Arlington National Cemetary
May 19, 2014 08:26:40 #
There was a news report the first Union Graves were placed on Lee's property last week 150 years ago. My 2013 travels included a few trips to the cemetery, the first since my grandfather was buried in 2003.
north entrance
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Confederate Memorial
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Confederate graves
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Tomb of the Unknowns 1
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Tomb of the Unknowns 2
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Tomb of the Unknowns 3
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Navy Lieutenant Faver
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Proud grandson after a long walk in 92F heat ...
May 19, 2014 08:49:01 #
May 19, 2014 09:17:16 #
GrayPlayer
Loc: Granby, Ct.
I believe it was prior to Sandy, that the Honor Guard was given permission to suspend duty and every man refused, enduring hours of rain and wind.
https://tombguard.org/tomb-guards/
https://tombguard.org/tomb-guards/
May 20, 2014 05:54:02 #
GrayPlayer - I always think about those guys walking guard when the public isn't present. I've seen documentaries but still wish I could do my own in pictures.
Thank you phlash46. I lived in DC at the time of his passing and was there for the ceremony of the burial a few weeks later. His grave was an open section at the time that is now filled.
Thank you phlash46. I lived in DC at the time of his passing and was there for the ceremony of the burial a few weeks later. His grave was an open section at the time that is now filled.
May 20, 2014 06:19:24 #
Great shots ! Arlington National Cemetery is a special place for all Americans. It should be a mandatory trip for all school students . Thank you to your grandfather for his service to our country !
May 26, 2014 10:13:04 #
Thanks JIMP. The capture with the flag goes back to this weekend in 2008. The news this weekend said it takes a team about 3 hours to place flags at all the graves.
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